Boisselier

Originally, the boisselier was a manufacturer of bushels. The bushel being a cylindrical shaped container intended to measure dry materials (grains and flour), of varying capacities depending on the place and time. Subsequently, the boisselier began to make boxes for sleeves, hats, dates and marzipan, shoe polish boxes and round boxes for the pharmacy.

As, in these areas, cardboard and even aluminum have replaced wood, the cabinet was no longer essential; he therefore had to extend his range by manufacturing furrows for milking, butter churns, wooden services, etc. Some also made more resistant wooden boxes; it then becomes "broustier"

Currently the profession of woodworker is still relevant, in particular for the manufacture of spruce boxes containing the famous Vacherins Mont d'Or, especially in the French Jura and in Switzerland, in the Vallée de Joux.

The boisselier also carries out all kinds of measurements for various uses.

The wood used is mainly spruce from which it produces shavings 1 to 3 mm thick. These chips were cut with a plane or a jack before this work was mechanized. The objects he makes can also be made of abalone or fruit tree (cherry or pear).

Become a Boisselier

There is no specific training for the profession of woodworker. However, a transfer of knowledge could be possible.

Initial training as a wood craftsman or CFC wood craftswoman provides basic skills for this profession. Duration 4 years. You will find all the information on orientation.ch .